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case_bt · 01-31-2005, 10:21 PM

I"m having a problem with my brakes the pedal stays down when pressed I can pull it up by hand and its fine I just noticed my ebrake cable is broke were it comes out the inside of the frame rail could this cause the problem I'm having?

chevydog66 · 01-31-2005, 11:06 PM

Sounds like you have a leak somewhere. Either a brake line or wheel cylinder. Are the inside of any of your wheels wet with brake fluid? The e brake shouldn't have anything to do with the brakes working properly. Oh, and you probably need to purchase a new e brake cable. It is also a good idea to have the brake fluid flushed about every 5 years or so. In my opinion brakes are VERY, VERY, important.

Longhorn Man · 01-31-2005, 11:26 PM

Even if the master cylinder was removed, the pedal should still swing back up. There is a spring up under the dash that ensures of it.
Most likely you are dealing with a bad vacume booster and need a new one.

The Parking brake is unrelated.

chevydog66 · 02-01-2005, 04:05 PM

Does the booster sound like it is groaning or making any kind of noise when you step on the brake pedal. Mine was in my 96 Z71, when the booster was going bad. I have towed too many trailers without electric trailer brake controller, that's why mine went out.

franko72 · 02-01-2005, 07:14 PM

Bad return spring? check for leaks , look at fluid level in master cylinder first.If low, check the system for leaks .Check the vaccuum line going to your brake booster.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-01-2005, 08:46 PM

The pedal return spring is up under the dash in the pedal support bracket. Here is a pic without anything in the way since the bracket is out of the truck.

Jim

case_bt · 02-01-2005, 11:38 PM

its the booster did a little trouble shooting
unbolted mastercylinder problem remained
unhooked booster from pedal assembly problem gone.pedal returned to normal
going to replace both 90 bucks autozone should i get a 3/4 ton one.

01-31-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	help plz Brake Problem Help And E Brake ? I"m having a problem with my brakes the pedal stays down when pressed I can pull it up by hand and its fine I just noticed my ebrake cable is broke were it comes out the inside of the frame rail could this cause the problem I'm having? Last edited by case_bt; 01-31-2005 at 10:51 PM.

01-31-2005, 11:06 PM	#2
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Sounds like you have a leak somewhere. Either a brake line or wheel cylinder. Are the inside of any of your wheels wet with brake fluid? The e brake shouldn't have anything to do with the brakes working properly. Oh, and you probably need to purchase a new e brake cable. It is also a good idea to have the brake fluid flushed about every 5 years or so. In my opinion brakes are VERY, VERY, important. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

02-01-2005, 04:05 PM	#4
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Does the booster sound like it is groaning or making any kind of noise when you step on the brake pedal. Mine was in my 96 Z71, when the booster was going bad. I have towed too many trailers without electric trailer brake controller, that's why mine went out. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

02-01-2005, 07:14 PM	#5
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	Bad return spring? check for leaks , look at fluid level in master cylinder first.If low, check the system for leaks .Check the vaccuum line going to your brake booster. __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

02-01-2005, 08:46 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The pedal return spring is up under the dash in the pedal support bracket. Here is a pic without anything in the way since the bracket is out of the truck. Jim Attached Images

01-31-2005, 11:26 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Even if the master cylinder was removed, the pedal should still swing back up. There is a spring up under the dash that ensures of it. Most likely you are dealing with a bad vacume booster and need a new one. The Parking brake is unrelated.

02-01-2005, 11:38 PM	#7
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	its the booster did a little trouble shooting unbolted mastercylinder problem remained unhooked booster from pedal assembly problem gone.pedal returned to normal going to replace both 90 bucks autozone should i get a 3/4 ton one.



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